The intentional wedding details from Ella and Connor’s Southall Farm & Inn wedding in Franklin, TN was the definition of thoughtful design. Every element was created with purpose. It wasn’t just to look pretty, but to create moments their guests would remember long after the wedding ended. I love that they valued and were all about intentionality. Everything they dreamed up, from a custom bar and dance floor, to bespoke details like interactive guest menus, we were able to create. The best part was that these moments and details felt true to them AND were unforgettable to their guests.
This celebration proved that intentional design truly elevates the wedding experience. If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times, details matter. And this wedding was filled with them. The experience began with the invitations that set the tone. Everything else that followed tied the theme and their vision together.
An Invitation Suite That Set the Tone
First, let’s have a moment for these invitations. With a blind letterpress venue illustration of Southall Farm & Inn at the bottom of the main invite, these became more than just pieces of paper. They created a moment where guests could envision what was to come. We paired the suite with a vellum gatefold, a custom floral envelope liner, and a gold wax seal, creating a layered, tactile experience that felt elevated from the moment it was opened.
Since many guests were staying on property, we also designed custom welcome bags for their arrival. Delivering them turned into one of those behind-the-scenes moments we love most, as I ran into the groom while dropping them off and finally got to meet him in person for the first time.
A Seating Chart With Meaning
The custom seating chart was more than functional; it told a story. The sage green seating chart wall featured gold hooks with tags, tassels and a vintage key. The double-sided tag featured guests table assignment on one side and on the other, was a note to the guest to join the newlyweds for a private after party at a speakeasy. The key on the tag was a subtle nod to the location.
Cocktail Hour Details
For cocktail hour, we designed custom cocktail napkins in a fun tweed print. A fabric bar sign anchored the space, softening the bar design while reinforcing the refined, organic feel of the reception.
Fabric details continued to make a statement throughout the space, including FABRIC TABLE NUMBERS. This was our first time doing these and we are obsessed with how they turned out on the table. The tablescape was already stunning, and these fabric table numbers fit in beautiful with the already natural, elevated setting.
Menus + Place Cards That Stole the Show
If menus set the vibe, calligraphed place cards just elevate everything.
Connor and Ella’s interactive guest menus opened like a gatefold. Then, wrapped around each menu was a calligraphed place card, featuring both the guest’s name and their meal selection, creating a MOMENT for each guest as they sat down. It is these types of personal and intentional details that make an impact on your wedding day. I love that Ella and Connor not only understood that, but made it a major part of their vision.
Congratulations to this amazing couple and thank you for allowing us to create these meaningful details for your beautiful wedding!
Planning Ahead for 2026 Weddings
To all the spring brides, fall brides, and 2026 couples: if you’re dreaming up a tablescape that feels personal and polished, now’s the time to get on our calendar so you’re not rushing in the new year! Intentional design takes time, and the most thoughtful details are never rushed.
Connor and Ella’s Southall Farm & Inn wedding is a beautiful reminder that when design is rooted in intention, the result isn’t just stunning, it’s unforgettable.
If you’re planning a wedding in Nashville, or anywhere in the world, we’d love to help you create meaningful, personalized stationery and event details that tell your story. We work with couples worldwide to design details you and your guests will remember forever.
Reach out today to learn more about our full-service wedding and event design offerings! We can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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Every wedding we work on is such a different experience and always such a treat to see everything come together. For Anna and Ross’s wedding we had the joy of not only creating their wedding day paper goods and day of details, but also had a hand in designing items for their rehearsal dinner too! I love when we have the opportunity to design items for an entire wedding weekend as it really allows for an immersive experience as details are intentionally woven throughout the events.
Rehearsal Dinner Details
The rehearsal dinner took place at Noelle Hotel Nashville, which is a gorgeous boutique hotel in downtown. A clear welcome sign with a gold frame greeted guests that read “Welcome to the Night Before”. Light blue ribbons tied at the top corners of the sign gave a subtle hint to the colors that would be seen throughout the evening. We also created the seating chart that mimicked the clear welcome sign with a gold frame and blue ribbons. This was a lovely touch and a foreshadowing of the details to come on their wedding day.
As guests sat down to the rehearsal dinner, the tables were decorated with fresh flowers, greenery, and flickering candle light, which made the light blue and white table numbers and place cards we created stand out beautifully. The entire evening unfolded seamlessly and was a perfect prelude to the wedding day ahead.
Elegant Letter-Pressed Wedding Invitations
Their classic, letter-pressed wedding invitations set the tone for an elegant evening. The custom monogram on their Save The Dates and Wedding Programs would also make an appearance on other wedding details we created, creating a cohesive design that we just love!
Their wedding took place at the stunning Richland Country Club in Nashville, TN, which is a beautiful venue with a breathtaking property.
Mirrored Wedding Seating Chart
Their wedding reception featured a three-piece mirrored seating chart. The arched mirrors with gold frames were lettered by hand. A fresh flower display of white, cream, and various pink flowers sat at the base of the seating chart making it an eye-catching display.
Table Numbers
Colorful flower centerpieces decorated the center of each table. The table numbers we designed elegantly completed the tablescape. The white cards with numbers in a dusty blue color were displayed in gold holders tying the look together.
Custom Wedding Favors
Anna and Ross decided on custom drink koozies and matches for their wedding favors. To make them stand out, we put their custom monogram as seen on the invitations and programs on one side of the koozie and match box, and the other side featured their new shared name, The Stitts.
Engraved Cake Serving Set
One of my favorite items from this wedding was the hand-engraved cake serving set, which was a gift from the Mother of the Bride to the couple. The knife was engraved with their names and wedding date, while the cake server was hand engraved with a custom monogram.
Tying all the details together for this wedding weekend was so fun. At White Ink Calligraphy, we love creating experiences for our couples and their guests by artfully weaving threads of the design throughout the weddding day to create a cohesive look.
Congratulations, Anna and Ross, and thank you for trusting us with your wedding invitations and day of details for both your wedding day and the night before!
If you’re planning a wedding in Nashville, or anywhere in the world, we’d love to help you create meaningful, personalized stationery and event details that tell your story. We work with couples worldwide to design details you and your guests will remember forever.
Reach out today to learn more about our full-service wedding and event design offerings! We can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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Recently featured in The Wren, this Cedarmont Farm wedding editorial was an absolute dream to create for. The entire design concept centered around texture, warmth, and timeless romance, and we wanted every detail of the paper goods and signage to reflect that. I am in love with the results from these Cedarmont Farm textured wedding details.
A Warm, Earthy Vision for This Cedarmont Farm Wedding
Set among the rolling hills of Franklin, Tennessee, Cedarmont Farm is a venue that beautifully blends historic charm with modern touches. Its elegant interiors made it the perfect backdrop for this editorial. Our goal was to pull as much texture as possible into each stationery and signage element.
Elegant and Classic Textured Invitation Suite
The invitation suite set the tone for the event with handmade, textured paper and a classic wax seal for an organic yet elevated look. We paired the suite with light tan envelopes. The combination of warm neutrals and refined materials perfectly echoed the editorial’s color palette inspired by Pantone’s Mocha Mousse.
Day-of Details: Fabric Signage
For the bar signage and seating chart, we continued the theme of texture and flow with custom fabric signage, which brought a sense of cohesion to the space. The seating chart flowed in the wind as was placed outside in the seating area. The bar sign was a statement piece as it draped over the front of the bar listing all the beverages available.
Fabric continued to take center stage as we created fabric menus that draped effortlessly across each place setting, adding softness and movement to the tablescape.
To complement the other design elements, we also incorporated leather place cards. Each detail worked together to create a cohesive visual narrative that invited you to see and feel the design. This vibe was enhanced by the muted floral tones and boho-inspired flower arrangements that decorated the space adding movement and beauty.
It was a dream to collaborate with such a talented team of wedding professionals and bring this vision to life.
If you’re planning a wedding in Nashville, or anywhere in the world, we’d love to help you create meaningful, personalized stationery and event details that tell your story. We work with couples worldwide to design details you and your guests will remember forever. Reach out today to learn more about our full-service wedding and event design offerings! We can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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When it comes to wedding design, few things are as breathtaking as the bold colors and traditions of South Asian weddings. This luxury styled wedding at Four Seasons Hotel in Nashville, planned by Let’s Do this Events, was the perfect celebration of vibrancy, culture, and elegance. With an incredible vendor team and a stunning vision, the day overflowed with bright pinks, oranges, yellows, and rich details that set the stage for a joyful and vibrant Hindu wedding.
An Invitation Suite Full of Color
For this editorial, we designed a stationery collection that embraced bold color and cultural patterns in a modern, luxurious way. The invitation suite began with an orange envelope, paired with a striking yellow patterned envelope liner. That same yellow pattern became the base of the invitation, creating a cohesive and eye-catching design.
We layered orange paper to match the envelope and lettered the details in crisp white calligraphy. A standout detail was the wedding weekend Details booklet, which featured a pink and light green paisley motif accented with orange, yellow, and cream ombre pom poms attached by hand. This touch added personality, texture, and fun.
Custom Menus
To carry the design through the reception, we created custom menus that incorporated the same yellow pattern from the invitation suite. Each menu featured a layered look with yellow patterned paper beneath bold pink cardstock, topped with elegant white lettering. Of course, the menus wouldn’t be complete without their playful touch – more ombre pom poms!
The Seating Chart
The seating chart wall was a true centerpiece of the event design. Each guest’s name was displayed in pink lettering on either side of the installation, bordered by the paisley design carried over from the stationery. In the center, the couple’s monogram, names, and “Please Be Seated” were framed by the same yellow pattern first introduced in the invitations.
The result was a luxury seating display that beautifully tied together the invitation suite, menus, and overall event design. Surrounded by bold floral arrangements in pinks, oranges, purples, and yellows, this installation made a lasting impression.
Cohesive Design from Start to Finish
From invitations to menus to the seating chart, the stationery details for this Four Seasons Nashville wedding were carefully curated to celebrate the colorful beauty of Hindu weddings while maintaining a luxurious, polished feel. We loved how each element echoed and complemented another.
It was such an honor to collaborate with an incredible team of vendors and to see our stationery designs and day of details come to life.
If you’re planning a wedding in Nashville, or anywhere in the world, we’d love to help you create meaningful, personalized stationery and event details that tell your story. We work with couples worldwide to design details you and your guests will remember forever. Reach out today to learn more about our full-service wedding and event design offerings! We can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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At White Ink Calligraphy + Co., we specialize in creating custom wedding stationery and event details that tell your love story from the very first impression to the last dance of the evening. This elegant spring wedding at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens in Nashville was a perfect example of how thoughtful design can transform a celebration into something unforgettable.
Elegant Spring Wedding Details
The couple chose a dreamy palette of light blue, white, and soft green accents, perfectly suited for Cheekwood’s lush spring gardens. We carried these colors throughout their entire wedding stationery suite and event signage for a cohesive, elevated look.
Wedding Invitations | Grand Millennial Maximalism Meets Timeless Elegance
We started with their invitation suite. Featuring letterpress printing, a custom monogram, and an intricate envelope liner adorned with a bird illustration, the design was a nod to grand millennial maximalism. If you aren’t familiar with this design term, it is a trending style right now that combines more traditional elements with a modern twist, creating a detailed, yet polished and refined style.
The Custom Monogram
That custom monogram we designed on the invite became a signature design element for the wedding day. It appeared on the menus at each guest’s place setting, a stunning fabric backdrop at the reception, and, my favorite, on the dance floor wrap itself! Seeing our design come to life in such a grand format was a true “pinch-me” moment.
Statement Seating Chart & Welcome Sign
The seating chart was a showstopper! This elegant, tall display had guest names written in light blue calligraphy on a crisp white background. We framed the chart with the same floral-and-bird artwork from the envelope liner, creating a sense of connection between the invitations and the reception space.
The welcome sign echoed this same border detail, featuring a white oval center with the wording placed inside. It greeted guests and set the tone for the celebration ahead.
Place Cards with a Pop of Color
For the place cards, folded squares featured guests names in light blue with a soft floral and green border. Peep- The same border design can also be seen on the details card from their invitation suite! This subtle color combination perfectly tied into the tablescape’s springtime elegance, offering a fresh and cheerful finishing touch.
Designing for the Spring Season
When we began designing this suite, it was still the middle of winter, but these invitations gave us serious spring fever and got us SO EXCITED for spring weddings! This wedding was just as beautiful as we imagined and it was an honor to create so many elegant and beautiful details for their Cheekwood wedding day.
If you’re planning a wedding in Nashville, or anywhere in the world, we’d love to help you create meaningful, personalized stationery and event details that tell your story. We work with couples worldwide to design details you and your guests will remember forever. Reach out today to learn more about our full-service wedding and event design offerings! We can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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As a full-service wedding design house in Nashville, we love working with couples and planners to create wedding details that reflect each couples’ unique vision. It is such a treat to create custom pieces that tell your story, and are thoughtfully woven into your day. Lexi Jo and Landry’s artistic and colorful wedding at Belle Meade Historic Site in Nashville, Tennessee, was the perfect example of how vibrant colors and meaningful design can come together to create something truly beautiful and unforgettable.
Sherbet Hues and Hand-Painted Details
Their wedding invitations were one-of-a-kind. The main invite was both elegant and southern in style with white card stock and blue calligraphy. Then there was the cowboy boot-shaped welcome party piece, which hinted at the fun cowboy cocktail dress code. It was playful, memorable, and full of personality just like the couple! This was the perfect base for the pop of sherbet orange on the rsvp and wedding details card. The combination of white and blue, and the creamy orange hue were carried throughout the day.
However, our favorite moment of this suite was the groom’s hand-painted floral artwork that was included on the vellum overlay (as well as many other wedding details) that held all the paper pieces together with a wax seal.
Day-of Details That Brought the Color Palette to Life
The celebration continued with colorful, cohesive paper goods that carried their sherbet-toned color palette and floral focused design into every space.
Wedding Welcome Sign
A white, rounded welcome sign featuring Southern-inspired blue calligraphy greeted guests, framed by a stunning floral arrangement bursting with vibrant pinks, purples, and oranges. As guests entered the outdoor ceremony site covered in gorgeous florals they could pick up a wedding program. We designed the programs on classic white paper with blue calligraphy and a floral element from the suite brought a cohesive and elegant finishing touch to the ceremony space.
Elegant Seating Chart
The seating chart was a show-stopping display and one of my favorite details. The display featured soft blue lettering on a white background that had a 3D effect with stunning florals arranged at the base. The mix of low florals and tall stemmed blooms created a romantic, layered look that perfectly complemented the venue’s charm.
Bar Sign
We created an oval bar sign in steel blue, with white calligraphy framed by the same floral border from the invitation art. This visual tie-in made the entire event feel thoughtfully styled.
Reception Tablescape and Details
As guests moved inside for the reception they found their menus tucked into a custom die-cut orange pocket, again featuring Landry’s floral artwork. The menus and orange acrylic table numbers popped against the blue linens and tied into the colorful spring floral centerpieces.
Lexi Jo and Landry’s wedding was full of color, romance, and intention. It was a joy to work them, and lean in to their love of color and design, as well as the rest of the amazing vendor team who brought this wedding dream to life!
If you’re looking to add custom, thoughtful touches to your wedding or event, we would love to help make your vision a reality. Reach out today to learn more about our full-service wedding and event design offerings! We can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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